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This is an introduction to organza bags, and it will be a thorough one. If you’ve come looking for information about them, you’ve come to the right place. First, we’ll start with a discussion on what organza is and is not. Then we’ll move to organza bags and what occasions they’re used for, as well as what items they’re usually used to wrap. Next, several examples of styles that organza gift bags can be ordered in. Finally, general pricing info and where you can get them.

What is organza?

Organza is (naturally) a fabric. Very thin, it is plain woven, which is the basic under-over, then over-under criss-cross threading. It is also sheer and therefore translucent. Organza has traditionally been made with silk, although inexpensive varieties can also be made in polyester or nylon.

Often used in wedding gowns or bridesmaid’s dresses, organza also has its place in evening gowns and other formal attire for women. In addition, its use is relatively common in the realm of interior decorating. You’ll find it on cushions and throw pillows as accent pieces for a focal point, as well as incorporated into furniture and even sheer shower curtains.

Silk organza is produced in factories in China. An organza of coarser silk is also manufactured in Bangalore, India. Luxury, premium silk organza is, as you might expect, spun in France, Italy, or Turkey.

What are organza bags used for?

These very fancy-looking silk bags are very commonly used to bag wedding or other party favors. Common favors are colourful candy, bonboniere almonds (the ones covered with a white coating of sugar so that they look like little stones), chocolate, printed souvenir matchbooks, handmade soap or bathbombs, or potpourri.

Organza bags also make themselves useful in gift baskets and as Christmas stocking stuffers. Small sized bags give jewelry such as earrings great presentation, medium bags hold objects such as pillar candles or CDs, and large sized bags with decorative ribbon closures often house gift wine.

What styles and options can I choose from?

Of course there are different sizes available, from small as a pouch, enough to hold just a few chocolates, to large enough to be a small gift basket unto itself. There are several design features that can be incorporated, such as gussets, or a square or round bottom with a cardboard base for contents like the aforementioned candle. They even produce tiny little organza tote bags, like a shopping bag from a clothing store.

The choices for closures are also varied. There are drawstring closure mechanisms or tie cords. You can have them made of satin ribbon or tassels.

If you want to have some fun with the organza itself, go crazy with printing (gingham, anyone?), embroidery, or gold leaf designs. You can even order the fabric crystallized for a touch (more like a brush stroke) of sparkle.

Okay, enough talk, where can I get some?

You can buy organza bags wholesale online. You’ll find several retailers and wholesalers to choose from. Craft stores are also a good place to look. Prices per bag range from literally a few cents each to more than a dollar each for bags with fancy designs, patterns, or customizations. Minimum orders online tend to be low, anywhere from a single 3-pack to mix & match orders of at least 12, plus shipping.

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Now that you have been thoroughly and informatively (we’d like to think so) introduced to organza bags, you are ready to shop like an informed consumer / party planner / gift giver. Happy gifting!